Instructional Design – Mike Taylor

Want to Upgrade Your L&D Results? Speak to the Primal Brain

For years, Bianca Baumann and I have been sharing a number of invaluable principles that Learning and Development (L&D) can “Steal From Marketing”. It dawned on me that I’ve never put pen to paper to share these transformative ideas, and that’s a disservice I intend to rectify today. These principles aren’t just theoretical musings; theyContinueContinue reading “Want to Upgrade Your L&D Results? Speak to the Primal Brain”

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Using Email Marketing Tools for Learning Campaigns

Imagine writing a set of emails just once that is sent to different people at different times when they need it most. Despite all the hype for social networks and messaging apps, there’s only one online platform that everyone uses: email. You can send an email using any email service or application, and you’ll knowContinueContinue reading “Using Email Marketing Tools for Learning Campaigns”

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The Show: Learning Design Competition

If you work in Learning & Development, you owe it to yourself to check out “The Show”. Cath Ellis and Kim Tuohy have created a totally brilliant learning design competition that is currently running as part of the lead up to The Learning Conference 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bRkCXORU1E&feature=youtu.be It is like “March Madness” but for learning pros.ContinueContinue reading “The Show: Learning Design Competition”

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SPACED LEARNING: AN INTRODUCTION & SOME TOOLS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED

Spaced Learning What it is & how to get started

The spacing effect is one of the oldest and best-documented phenomena in the history of learning and memory research. Research has repeatedly shown that using these techniques can increase the retention of new knowledge and skills. By basing your own learning designs off of these principles you can increase what your audience will remember. TheContinueContinue reading “SPACED LEARNING: AN INTRODUCTION & SOME TOOLS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED”

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Two Simple Tools for Creating More Impactful Content

Two Simple Tools for Creating Impactful Content

Contrary to what many people think, our brains do not work like video recorders. Just because you say something doesn’t mean people will remember it – not even close! To create a memorable experience you’ve got to know how memory works.

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A Look Back At The Years Best From Learning Science And Instructional Design

Best of Learning Science & Instructional Design by Mike Taylor 2018

Every Friday I post a weekly recap of the best articles, posts, and resources I find from the intersection of learning, design, and technology. I like to keep tabs on things related to workplace learning, technology, social tools that generally help people power up their learning so that they can work smarter. Here is aContinueContinue reading “A Look Back At The Years Best From Learning Science And Instructional Design”

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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | January 11, 2019

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“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” —Kurt Vonnegut (Via Harold Jarche) Our nice run of relative warmth and sunshine has given way to a more normal winter scene of cold and snow. That hasn’t stopped the flow of great stuffContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | January 11, 2019”

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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | December 7, 2018

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” ― Frank Zappa We’re entering the time of year when many of us take a pause to reflect on the past year. Today I’m grateful for all the cool projects I’ve worked on this year, amazing people I’ve met at conferences and other events, and allContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | December 7, 2018”

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Fresh Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | October 5, 2018

Looking for a previous edition? Check out the archives “No one will every say that you’re sharing too much value, you’re providing too much help, or that you care too much.” – Brian Fanzo @iSocialFanz Today I am in Cincinnati for the Greater Cincinnati ATD chapter’s annual conference! Pete Brown (@PeteBrownSays) are going to shareContinueContinue reading “Fresh Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | October 5, 2018”

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Instead of Microlearning, it Should Be Micro-doing

Instead of Microlearning, Try Microdoing

Move Over Microlearning: Make Room for Micro-doing Unless you’ve been off vacationing on Mars, you’ve no doubt heard a lot of buzz about microlearning lately. While I’m not sure what has made it so hot lately, it is definitely not a new idea. One common challenge is the lack of a clear definition. Lots ofContinueContinue reading “Instead of Microlearning, it Should Be Micro-doing”